The Redskins Blog

First Time At The Combine

There’s one word that can describe the city of Indianapolis in February: Cold. Maybe a better word to use is frigid.

Nonetheless, our plane touched down earlier today in Indy, fresh off of an ice storm that impacted much of the Midwest Thursday night into Friday morning. But despite the bitter cold temperatures outside, we ventured over to Lucas Oil Stadium to catch the 2013 NFL Combine.

The five block trek through the city streets was worth the energy and excitement palpitating through the hundreds of media that were gathered together upon our arrival.

Today, kickers and punters took the field to show off their talents and abilities to NFL scouts representing all 32 teams. But as exciting as coffin corner punts are, we naturally turned our attention to the running backs and wide receivers who reported to the stadium today.

For the first time, these former college stars experienced a taste of what an NFL interview room feels like. The vibe inside was electric. The media were firing questions. Coaches, scouts and GMs were deep in analysis. And the athletes were prepared.

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Can’t Miss Combine Google+ Hangout

Redskin’s fans! For the first time ever we’ve teamed with CSNWashington, Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) and Google to bring you exclusive Redskins news and combine analysis direct from Lucas Oil Stadium at this year’s 2013 NFL Combine.

Tomorrow live at 12:30pm ET on the Redskins Google+ Page, Redskins.com’s Brian Tinsman, CSNWashington’s Tarik El-Bashir, and Bleacher Report’s Will Carroll will be talking combine and answering questions submitted by YOU the fans.

Have a Combine-related question you’re dying to ask the team? Wondering what direction the team is headed next season? Here’s your chance to ask the experts what’s on your mind as the 2013 NFL Draft approaches.

All you have to do is submit your question/s on the official Redskins Twitter account or the official Redskins Google+ Page using the hashtags #CombinePlus and #HTTR!

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You Could Hang Out With Kai Forbath

He’s yet to miss a field goal in his NFL career and was the nation’s top collegiate kicker in 2009 — and YOU have the chance to hang out with him this week.

Redskins kicker Kai Forbath will be the team’s latest participant in the team’s Google+ Hangouts, which will be Friday at 2 p.m. Here’s how you can be picked to participate:

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VIDEO: Paulsen’s Google+ Hangout

He’s been given nicknames like “lumberjack,” “Neanderthal,” “gym rat” and more, but today, Redskins fans got the chance to meet the tight end behind the beard.

Logan Paulsen conducted the team’s seventh Google+ Hangout of the season, as he “hung out” with six fans who had lots of great questions for Paulsen about his life on and off the football field.

Here’s the video of today’s Google+ Hangout with Paulsen:

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VIDEO: Alexander’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins linebacker/athlete/special teams ace Lorenzo Alexander yesterday participated in the team’s sixth Google+ Hangout of the season.

Alexander took questions from a great group of Redskins fans who were asking all about his life as a professional football player — as well as his life away from the field.

Here’s the video of yesterday’s Google+ Hangout:

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Don’t Miss: Alexander’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander definitely brings a veteran presence in the locker room and on the field, but he’s a rookie when it comes to Google+ Hangouts.

Nevertheless, the linebacker/athlete/special teams ace will be conducting a Hangout with 10 lucky fans today — and you can watch it live and on air on the Washington Redskins’ YouTube Channel at 2 p.m. today.

And if you missed the signups for this Google+ Hangout with Alexander but are interested in participating in future Hangouts with Redskins players, then stay tuned and make sure to check out the Washington Redskins Google+ page. We’ll be having a few more of these with YOUR favorite Redskins before the season is over.

All you have to do is:

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VIDEO: Darrel Young’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young today participated in the team’s fifth Google+ Hangout of the season.

Young took questions from a great group of Redskins fans who were asking all about his life as a professional football player — as well as his life away from the field.

Here’s the video of today’s Google+ Hangout:

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Reminder: Darrel Young Google+ Hangout

Darrel Young may seem quiet and shy in the video above, but trust me — he is not quiet and shy.

And you’ll get a chance to figure out what I mean at 2 p.m. today, when the Redskins fullback takes part in our fifth Google+ Hangout of the 2012 season. He’ll be answering questions by YOU, the Redskins fans, and it’s not too late to sign up for your chance to get involved. Here’s how you can be picked to participate:

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You Could Hang Out With Darrel Young

He’s a standout at fullback and on special teams for the Washington Redskins — not to mention he’s also a very funny dude — and YOU have the chance to hang out with him this week.

Redskins fullback Darrel Young will be the team’s latest participant in the team’s Google+ Hangouts, which will be Friday at 2 p.m. Here’s how you can be picked to participate:

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VIDEO: Stephen Bowen’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen today participated in the team’s fourth Google+ Hangout of the season.

Bowen took questions from fans who were very interested in how the Redskins’ defense planned on trying to stop Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and company on Sunday at FedExField.

But the Hangout took an interesting turn when Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield interrupted — first just listening on his own computer, then wrecking Bowen’s setup, and then going back on his computer and adding his two cents.

Here’s the video of today’s Google+ Hangout:

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